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Finding the winner of this year’s photo competition was really tough, with literally hundreds of excellent entries… But we have chosen one, and we think you’ll all love it! The whole FMH Team were involved in a democratic vote, and after narrowing it down to a shortlist of 12, the stunning photo, above, from Nicolas…

Allez! Allez! Allez! Get your campervan and motorhome holiday photos to us as fast as you can… This really is the very last chance to enter your photos in ‘The France Motorhome Hire 2017 Photo Competition’. This year you have the chance to win a €350 voucher for use against a future hire for you…

Reviews

We've used France motorhome hire 3 times & had 3 fantastic holidays. I can highly recommend this company. The vans are spotlessly clean, mechanically perfect & come equipped with all the necessities. On arrival the friendly team talk through the running of the van, then you're off to explore, it's by far the best way to explore France. Thankyou again FMH.read more

If you don't want to read through the entire review, do yourself a favor and make the booking right away!!! I was planning a surprise honeymoon for my wife and we both love road trips, so I figured a road trip through some part of Europe would be fantastic. I stumbled upon FMH while doing research online and decided to reach out to them given their great reviews and it was the best decision/highlight of our trip!From the very beginning, the staff was extremely helpful, especially Hannah. I explained to Hannah how this was a surprise trip and Hannah was patient enough to listen to what types of activities my wife and I like to do and helped us create an itinerary for the week through Loire Valley, suggested a company for hot air balloon (highly recommend!) and even offered us a free upgrade to a more luxurious campervan! The entire process was seamless - filled out the necessary documents online and made the payment via my credit card. I recommend coming into Sens (a nearby town) the day/night prior to get situated. We opted for the shuttle pick-up and drop-off service, totally worth the extra charge. Iva came and picked us up at the hotel we were staying in Sens and was right on time. She was super nice and courteous. The entire check-in process was seamless and straightforward. We hadn't purchased the excess reduction insurance and Iva suggested we do (and glad we did - more on that later). The staff provided us with the contact information to purchase the insurance right on the spot, which we did and gave us the peace of mind in case anything happens. Jose/Jesus, can't recall his name who helped inspect/check-out the vehicle was super friendly and shared the excitement given how much we were looking forward to it. My wife was completely surprised and couldn't stop smiling and taking pictures! FMH does an AMAZING job maintaining their vehicles. J made sure to show us all the dings/dents/scratches already on the vehicle, gave us a tutorial of the ins and outs of the campervan and tips as first-time campers. The van itself is PERFECT for two! FMH does an excellent job of providing all the necessities including utensils, pots, pans, bedding, chairs, tables, extension cords, water pipe etc. We stocked up at Auchen (Walmart equivalent of US), which is nearby the depot for all your food, supplies and other essentials. Although we took a couple detours from the recommended route by Hannah, but we stuck to majority of it and it was PERFECT. We primarily used France Passion, local service where local farmers, wine and cheesemakers allow you to park your campervan and you get a local experience. This was absolutely amazing as we got to interact with local wine makers etc. This is a great way to save costs on fees for parking, refilling water and getting a local experience. Overall, can't say enough how truly amazing this entire experience was. The size of the campervan is ideal for parking and driving through the low-height, narrow streets of Loire Valley. The only unexpected/disappointing experience was a small scratch on one of the wheels upon returning the vehicle. It probably happened during a sharp turn/running over a curb, but hey that's what insurance is for right? Hannah, Iva, and the rest of the FMH staff - sincere thanks for making this such a memorable trip for my wife and I. We hope to do it again to explore another part of beautiful France in the future!read more

motorhome was in great condition and the france motorhome staff were super helpfull. Had everything you needed in the motorhome and france is so well setup for motorhomes with places everywhere to stay for free or very little, such a good trip, now planning on when we can come back and do it again.read more

Désolé, mais mon français est très mauvais. (Used that phrase a lot, actually)Almost everyone in Paris spoke some English, even if they didn't admit it. Couldn't rely on that while camping in Burgundy. Turned out we didn't need to, people were friendly, or at least patiently tolerant, sometimes amused, but I don't mind. Who knows what I was trying to say in French actually translated to? Google translate is of limited value, especially the text reader, which was hilarious. Going into a giggle loop in a restaurant makes them think you've had enough wine for one day.But this is supposed to be a review of FMH, so let's get on with it. First off, they speak English, and the instructions are in English. Secondly, you can pick up the camper on a Saturday afternoon, which is rare in France, and important if your catching a red eye in from America. We had an Explorer Compact Prestige model, with a very comfortable bed. Researching campers in France, we noticed many companies say they can be up to 5 years old, sometimes more. I don't think FMH uses them more than two, and it shows, the machine was spotless. Ours was small enough to easily navigate some tiny roads in tiny towns, (although we were impressed by how good regular French roads were), and it shifted effortlessly. Not bad on diesel either, we went from Sens to Cote D'or and back on €60.While it comes with full kitchen kit, we mostly used the French press and the corkscrew. Didn't go to France to cook. Unlike America, French campgrounds have decent restaurants. We used France Passion and Aires as well, but in a campground you'll meet people from all over.Note for Americans: European campers don't use the same plumbing systems as ours. Instead of a large black water tank, it has about a 4 gallon "cassette", like on a portable camping toilet. But there are places to dump these in almost every town at the Aires de Service, so it's painless.Returning it at the end of the week was easy, we arrived clean and prepared to pack our bags. Trickiest thing was balancing the weight of the wine in each suitcase.So, couldn't be happier. Had so much fun camping in France that we're feeling motivated to do it again, taking a different direction next time. Thanks Hannah, Phill, et al! We'll be back!read more

GLAD TO DECIDE TO HIRE WITH THIS GUYS!When we decided to enjoy France on a motorhome I contacted several companies looking for a complete offer. France Motorhome Hire was one of the few ones including bed linen, towels, outdoor furniture, etc., this is what really matters to customers like us that come outside France.Motorhome model from this year 2017 in perfect conditions.We definitely recommend this company.Thanks to Hannah and Ina for their kind attention and support, appreciate it!read more